IBAN format in Albania (AL)
An IBAN in Albania is 28 characters long and starts with AL. A valid example: AL47 2121 1009 0000 0002 3569 8741. Albania does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Albania
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | AL |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 47 |
| 5–7 | Bank code | 3 | digits | 212 |
| 8–11 | Branch code | 4 | digits | 1100 |
| 12 | National check digit | 1 | digits | 9 |
| 13–28 | Account number | 16 | alphanumeric | 0000000235698741 |
SEPA status
Albania does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
How do I check an IBAN?
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FAQ — IBAN in Albania
How many characters does an IBAN in Albania have?
A Albania IBAN is exactly 28 characters: it starts with "AL", followed by 2 check digits and a 24-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Albania IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Albania: AL47 2121 1009 0000 0002 3569 8741. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Albania in SEPA?
Albania does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
Where can I check an IBAN from Albania?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Albania length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Albania IBAN?
After "AL" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (3 digits), the branch code (4 digits), the national check digit (1 digits), the account number (16 alphanumeric).
The example IBAN is the official sample from the public IBAN registry (ISO 13616) and passes the MOD-97 check — it is not a real bank account.